If the screening is positive, genetic amniocentesis should be offered to confirm a positive test.

The screening may be given to women who have an increased risk for Down syndrome or trisomy 18, based on standard screening tests or previous pregnancies with chromosome problems. It may also be given if an abnormality is found by ultrasound, and invasive testing, such as a genetic amniocentesis, is declined.

After 10 weeks for women who are at least 35 years old

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Please bring your prescription, your insurance card, and your license ID. Your copay is due at time of service.

Visitors

Your appointment is for a technical medical procedure that requires the concentration of our ultrasound technicians and nurses.

Up to two visitors are allowed to accompany you in the exam room.

We request that you do not bring children under the age of 10. If children accompany you, an adult must watch them in the waiting room while you undergo testing. If you have questions about this policy, please call before your appointment.

Length of Appointment

Although testing time can vary by procedure, your testing will probably take about one hour.